Raiders focus on No. 2

Several media outlets reported the Oakland Raiders were negotiating a deal with Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn in the days before the draft. One went so far as to say the Raiders, owners of the No. 1 overall pick of the NFL Draft, gave Quinn a “lowball” offer.

Who knows? Maybe they were talking about taking Quinn in the second round of today’s draft — oh wait, the Browns just traded into the No. 22 spot and grabbed him.

As you know by now, the Raiders picked LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell in the first round. Now, they turn their focus toward their next selection — the first pick of the second round, and 33rd overall. This is where they are expected to find Russell some pass protection.

The team allowed a team-record 72 sacks last season. Raiders coach Lane Kiffin said the offensive line is fine as it is, but don’t be surprised if they draft Arkansas left tackle Tony Ugoh with their next pick, or some other offensive lineman.

If the Raiders are able to unload wide receiver Randy Moss before the start of the second round — and they are feverishly trying — they might take USC wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett, who played for first-year Raiders coach Lane Kiffin.

Also, the Detroit Lions are reportedly shopping former first-round receiver Mike Williams, a disappointment who could rediscover his game under his former Trojans assistant coach.